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Director of Nursing (DON)
Responsible for the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with orders of the physicians and total needs of the residents. Responsible for 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal, State and The Company standards, guidelines and regulations. In absence of the Administrator, assumes the responsibility for center operations. The position conducts the nursing process – assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation – under the scope of the State’s Nurse Practice Act of Registered Nurse licensure
Principal Responsibilities:
Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating plans for the total care of each resident which comply with physician’s orders, governmental regulations and facility resident care policies
Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation
Participates in all admissions decisions, and may visit prospective residents before admissions
Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice
Currently licensed as RN in the state practiced
Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school required
Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required
FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.